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More services in Drummoyne will have access to the appropriate resources to embed Aboriginal culture into everyday activities and engage with the local Aboriginal community, Local Member John Sidoti has announced today.

Mr Sidoti said the NSW Government’s Ngroo Walking Together program will benefit two childcare centres in the Drummoyne electorate.

“This program is another way we, as a community, can not only continue to put emphasis on the importance of entrenching Aboriginal culture into the children of our electorate’s everyday learning, but also to help remove the barriers for Aboriginal families in accessing early childhood education,” he said.

Minister for Early Childhood Education and Aboriginal Affairs Sarah Mitchell said the services in Drummoyne make up part of the 360 services across the state now participating in the Walking Together program.

“Last year, nearly 140 services took part in the program with amazing results. This hands-on program combines cultural education training, a resource kit and staff support to help services respectfully engage with children and their local community,” Mrs Mitchell said.

“Following the success of last year’s program, this year an additional 226 services are taking part. I am proud the NSW Government is continue to focus on the importance of Aboriginal culture and ensuring that every child, no matter their background, has access to early childhood education.”

In Drummoyne, services participating in the Walking Together program include:

Integricare Ardill House North Strathfield

Integricare Christian Preschool Drummoyne

For more information on the NSW Government’s Ngroo Walking Together program, visit the Department of Education website.

The NSW Government has mandated that boarding houses in NSW will have to provide more parking spaces according to in order to reduce the demand and impact on street parking.

Member for Drummoyne, John Sidoti welcomed the proposed changes in response to community concerns of too many cars parked on neighbourhood streets.

“The Drummoyne electorate has a character and vitality that our residents want to preserve,” Mr Sidoti said.

“As a result of community and council feedback, the changes will see car parking standards for boarding houses more than doubled from 0.2 per boarding room to 0.5 per room.

“Boarding houses respond to an important need in the housing market, offering a smaller residence to rent.

“The proposed increase to parking space requirements means more cars will be off the streets and neighbours won’t have to jostle for parking spaces in their neighbourhoods, where parking spots are already at a premium.”

Minister for Planning and Housing, Anthony Roberts, said that the proposed changes were made in consultation with the community and councils.

“The Department has been undertaking a review of the State’s housing policies to ensure the policy framework remains responsive to current conditions and the community’s expectations,” said Mr Roberts.

In recognition of her hard work and contribution, Member for Drummoyne, John Sidoti has named Luisa Perugini as the Drummoyne electorate’s 2018 Local Woman of the Year.

“Luisa is a remarkable woman who has dedicated her life to working in news and current affairs. She works at the SBS Italian Radio program and is a regular presenter,” Mr Sidoti said.

Mr Sidoti said that Luisa’s commitment to bringing positive change to the Drummoyne electorate through her contribution to the Italian community made her an outstanding candidate.

“Luisa has worked tirelessly to contribute to the Italian community and ensures that Italian migrants maintain their connections to their language and cultural heritage through radio and various media.

“For those living in my electorate migrated from Italy to Australia, it was particularly difficult to feel a sense of inclusion. Luisa’s work in the community has meant that Italians could maintain their ties to their homeland while building a new and rich life and participating in our society,” he said.

Minister for Women Tanya Davies said the NSW Women of the Year Local Awards celebrate the contributions and successes of women who are often quiet achievers.

“The Local Awards are designed to acknowledge women who are making a significant impact in the places where we live and work, and in the lives of people around them. Local award winners exemplify the spirit of their communities,” Mrs Davies said.

Drummoyne’s Local Woman today attended the 2018 NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony in Sydney on International Women’s Day, Thursday, 8 March with and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

Statewide Award winners, as voted by the public, have been announced at the Awards ceremony that was held at the ICC this morning. To view the full list of Award categories and finalists go to www.women.nsw.gov.au.

The NSW Women of the Year Awards program recognises remarkable women across the state who have achieved inspiring things in their careers, in business or in their communities.

Member for Drummoyne John Sidoti joined Minister for the Environment Gabrielle Upton to inspect the new Return and Earn reverse vending machine kiosk at Briars Sports Club Concord today.

The Concord reverse vending machine kiosk is the latest to be installed as part of the NSW Container Deposit Scheme, which today reached 100 million containers returned since the Scheme started 1 December 2017.

“It’s fantastic news that the people of Concord now have a reverse vending machine kiosk where they can receive their 10 cent refund when they return eligible drink containers,” Mr Sidoti said.

“People can choose to donate their refund to charities, receive a docket redeemable for cash or get an electronic transfer using PayPal at the machines.”

Ms Upton said the Concord collection point was one of more than 400 sites operating across the State, with more collection points opening every week.

“Return and Earn is all about giving people an incentive to recycle their drink containers, and it’s great to see the NSW community getting involved,” Ms Upton said.

Most drink containers between 150ml and three litres are eligible for the 10 cent refund. Eligible drink containers have been selected based on those most commonly found in the NSW environment and to align with schemes in SA and the NT.

Member for Drummoyne, John Sidoti today announced major benefits for bus customers in the Drummoyne electorate with Transit Systems winning the competitive tender to operate bus services in the Inner West.
“If you catch a bus locally in the Inner West or into the city, you’ll notice the new operator start to boost services on some of the most popular local routes by the end of the year,” Mr Sidoti said.

“From day one of the contract on 1 July, you’ll see on demand mini-bus services introduced around Canada Bay and Concord.

“Imagine ordering a bus to a nearby pick-up point and tailoring where you want it to take you, connecting to nearby train stations or bus stops to catch regular services,” he said.

Popular routes that will have service increases within six months of the new operator:

Route 461: Burwood to the City – around 180 extra weekly services

Route 504: Chiswick to the City – around 50 extra weekly services

Route 438: Abbotsford to the City – around 80 extra weekly services

“More service boosts on key routes will be progressively introduced over the first four years, with an extra 4.8 million of bus service kilometres – that’s a 21 per cent increase across the entire Inner West by the end of 2021.

“All these extra kilometres of bus services mean eventually customers will rely on turn up and go services – you won’t even need a timetable.”

Mr Sidoti said Transit Systems is an experienced operator that already operates some Western Sydney bus services, with the best on time running result in Sydney for the past two years.

“This is an experienced operator who has proven they know how to run reliable bus services and focus on making their customers’ journeys better,” he said.

Transit Systems will begin running Inner West bus services on 1 July 2018. The new contract is for eight years, with a review after five years to ensure reliability and customer service commitments are being met.

All Award staff will be offered jobs with Transit Systems with an 18-month employment guarantee.

Timetables, routes, fares, concessions and bus stops will continue to be regulated by the government, and all existing buses and other assets such as depots will remain government controlled.

Transit Systems will work closely with customers and the community to ensure they have plenty of information about how and when these improvements will be delivered.

On behalf of the NSW Government, Member for Drummoyne John Sidoti MP has today, revealed the master plan and concept design for the $341 million Concord Hospital Redevelopment.

The concept design details the NSW Government’s election commitment to deliver a centre for aged care and rehabilitation and a comprehensive cancer care centre in a new clinical services building on the hospital campus.

“I am very proud to be delivering an important election commitment, that will ensure Concord Hospital can continue to deliver vital health services for the community,” Mr Sidoti said
The redevelopment will provide additional inpatient capacity and outpatient services for the growing local community including:

New Aged Care, Complex Care and Rehabilitation Service including rehabilitation gyms, assessment and therapy areas

New comprehensive Cancer Care Centre

The nation’s first Defence Force Centre of Excellence to continue the hospital’s long and proud history of providing specialist services to veterans.

The master plan for the campus includes plans for a multi-storey car park.

The project team including Concord Hospital, Sydney Local Health District and Health Infrastructure has been consulting with the community, clinicians and staff about the design and features of the new services, ensuring it meets the needs of patients, families and community in continuing to provide world-class health care.

A 500 metre extension of separated pathway for cyclists and pedestrians on the Bay Run from the new Iron Cove Creek Bridge to UTS Rowing Club Haberfield opened this week.

Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne joined State Member for Drummoyne, John Sidoti MP in unveiling the extension in time for the summer holidays.

The project was jointly funded by the RMS and Inner West Council. Mr Sidoti commended the NSW Government and Inner West Council for their collaborative approach to the project.

“This is a great outcome for the community and it is a great example of what the government and local councils can achieve when they work together for the interests of the people,” he said.

“I am pleased to have advocated for this funding that will transform the Bay Run for the 15,000 people that use this track every week.”

Cr Byrne said the Bay Run is a social, family-friendly walk or run that travels approximately 7kms around the shores of the Iron Cove Bay.

“Feedback to Council has shown the Bay Run is one of the most popular harbourside tracks in Sydney and a recreational asset used by so many across our local community including all ages,” he said.

“This new twin pathway section of the Bay Run will be a fantastic asset for our community as it extends the section of the track that separates cyclists from pedestrians.”

The new path will include:

• A new 4.5m to 5m wide asphalt path for cyclists and pedestrians.
• Planting of mature trees and shrubs on either side of the path.
• Garden beds separating the cycleway from the walkway where possible.

Following the entire natural course of the cove and never deviating more than 20 metres from the water, the Bay Run is a flat, well-maintained track is also bicycle, pram and dog friendly, with lanes for walkers and cyclists clearly marked where possible.

It is an enclosed loop, meaning users can start and finish in exactly the same location.

Popular places to start and finish include King George Park, Leichhardt Park or Callan Park.

The funding to Abbotsford Junior Football Club will contribute to the new club-house facilities including dressing rooms for females, males and people with disability.

The booming popularity of football is already bringing communities together, and now players at all levels again benefit from the success of the 2015 Asian Cup.

“Almost 330,000 participated in football across the state last year, an increase on the previous year. The Club currently has 500 members and these upgrades will assist in increasing these numbers even further.

“This funding for community football ensures that we continue to see Australia succeeding on the international stage, while getting kids more active at the same time.

“Players, referees, coaches and administrators of all ages and abilities are set to benefit from the fund which will magnify the social, health, educational and cultural benefits our game brings to society. ” Mr Sidoti said.

Member for Drummoyne, John Sidoti today joined Legacy NSW at Club Burwood RSL to present Legatee, Yvonne Chatwin with a Community Service Award for the NSW Government in recognition and appreciation of her outstanding contribution to the community.
Mr Sidoti said the Award highlights the tremendous contribution that Yvonne Chatwin has made to Legacy in support of Veterans widows.

“I would like to congratulate Yvonne on being a recipient of this esteemed award.
“It is very well deserved and I would like to acknowledge her hard work and dedication to community service.” Mr Sidoti said.

Mr Sidoti used this opportunity to highlight the positive contribution of Legacy to the community fabric in the Drummoyne electorate.

“Yvonne supports approximately eighty widows in her care and regularly visits these ladies in their homes and phones them on their birthdays.

“It is because of Legacy women like Yvonne that selflessly donate their time to assisting widows and community members to help them in all sorts of ways that we have such a great community spirit in this area.” he said.

Fellow Legatee, Joyce Duncan OAM said that Yvonne Chatwin’s roles within Legacy have made her an esteemed and respected member.

“Yvonne drives the ladies to all of their various health appointments and even takes them grocery shopping.

“She has held various positions in the Western Suburbs Area Legacy including Assistant Treasurer and Secretary and for the last five years she has been the Events Manager for the Western Suburbs Area Legacy Badge Appeals Day, raising money to support the good work of Legacy.” Mrs Duncan said.